We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Steps to Recovery Service based at Hertford House, situated on the Birmingham/Solihull border.
Steps to Recovery services adopt a shared team approach, working together to support and engage service users with psychosis, many with a history of multiple admissions and with complex needs, low levels of engagement, and often behaviours that challenge teams.
As a team member, you will be delivering strategies to support and enable individuals to participate in recovery-based activities, engage in treatments, and develop skills to support returning successfully to their own homes or support with sourcing appropriate accommodations to meet their needs in the community.
Hertford House is a male-only unit of ten beds and two independent assessment flats. Service users have severe and enduring mental illness but are all engaged actively in rehabilitation plans that focus on them 'living their best life' with or without symptoms and with a view toward independent living. The unit recognises the importance of engagement and motivation in recovery, and OT plays an important role in care planning.
Main duties of the job
* Developing personalised programmes of care for service users alongside other team members, which include psychology, medical, pharmacy, nursing, and support staff. OT staff are responsible for focusing on developing structured goal-oriented interventions to address issues in all areas of functioning and to increase independent living.
* Carrying out specific OT assessments to support care planning and any discharge needs. This may include specialised assessments to support funding packages or specialised intervention. Liaison with OT staff in the Intensive Community Rehabilitation team and other community-based teams to ensure that any needs identified within the rehab teams are reviewed and service users are given opportunities to meet their specific and ongoing goals for OT involvement.
* To work closely with other partner organisations to develop community-based resources and to address barriers for service users to access and develop support networks. To share good practice and develop skills in working with service users who require support.
* Work with third sector partners and other voluntary groups to support transition into a range of community activities and to foster the development of robust support.
* The OT staff within our STR service are engaged in QI projects looking at improving service users' and families' experience of services and are actively engaged in service improvements at all levels.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Applicant is HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist.
Desirable
* Has listed evidence of training post-graduation, to include mandatory training but also evidence of additional training in clinical skills or leadership.
Experience
Essential
* Has experience of work within mental health settings or in a previous role where mental health awareness is evidenced.
* Application demonstrates some insight into the difficulties and needs of this client group and how OT may contribute to their recovery and rehabilitation.
Desirable
* Application demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the role of OT with this client group and is able to communicate clearly issues for service users, carers, families.
* Is able to describe support and supervision offered to colleagues, students of all professional groups, and support staff.
* Evidence of detailed assessment skills, participation in team formulation, and collaborative planning is clearly documented.
* Candidate is clear about role but willing to take a lead and responsibility where needed.
Personal skills and Qualities
Essential
* Candidate is able to recognise the importance of personalised care when identifying and setting goals and supporting service users in planning interventions.
* Is able to work independently with minimal supervision. Manages time effectively. This includes the necessary updating of all clinical records and reports in a timely manner and within Trust and National requirements.
* Applicant demonstrates good awareness of their development needs, is able to describe how they manage their workload and time management.
Desirable
* Is able to use initiative and develop bespoke services within the unit based on unit needs, in discussion with senior OT staff and team manager.
* Is able to demonstrate leadership skills, works well with others, and demonstrates good communication skills based on self-description.
* Applicant has an understanding of the importance of providing care in a way that is respectful of a service user's cultural needs and is respectful of diversity.
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Address
Hertford House,
29 Old Warwick Road,
Olton,
B92 7JQ
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